SUE Field Technician II
About The Position
Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI). By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Working knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels
- Basic comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, etc.
- (1-2) years of SUE field experience required
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews preferred
- Survey experience preferred
- Military experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Designating all types of utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, project field documentation and survey, and vacuum excavation to expose utilities
- Obtains and maintains all required safety certifications
- Selects and applies standard issue surface geophysical equipment and non-standard accessories to accurately designate moderately complex public and private underground utility systems for 2D QL-B (2DB) & 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects
- Acts as “lead” on 2-person designating teams
- Collects data for and completes vault diagram forms for 2DB mapping projects
- Employs VRS GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes
- Acts as “lead” on crews employing vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities at average depths and, under average conditions
- Employs automatic or digital levels and associated equipment to run level loops and collect QL-A data from utilities exposed in test hole excavations
- Collects data for utility pole inventories and overhead utility mapping projects
- Implementation of approved traffic control plans for work conducted outside of travel lanes
- Coordinates with internal survey crews in the field
- Ability to travel for extended periods of time
Benefits
- BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date
- Free Vision + Dental plans for employees
- company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans)
- SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
- Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K
- Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match
- tuition reimbursement
- optional cellphone stipend
- Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays
- parental leave to support families
- Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications
- Project Manager Business Academy
- CAD Training Program
- Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins
- SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development
- Milestone Anniversary Recognition
- SAMbassador mentorship program
- Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
- company-sponsored events
- free office snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
